Spolia Zeylanica (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore early 20th‑century natural history from Colombo Museum—field notes, species insights, and local fauna of Ceylon. This edition collects observational accounts, taxonomic notes, and brief essays on the island’s flora and fauna, offering a window into how scientists of the era documented new records and described life in Sri Lanka.

The selections blend species descriptions with practical science, from butterfly notes and moth illustrations to fish biology and biogeography. It combines field observations, museum collections, and discussions of distribution, endemism, and the connections between land, water, and life in Ceylon.

• Species notes and plates for butterflies and moths, with discussion of distribution and identification.


• Inland fishes like the mahseer and murrel, including habitat, feeding, and spawning details.


• Early zoogeography and endemism for Sri Lanka, with comparisons to regional faunas.


• Notes on anatomy and field methods to recognize native species in the wild and in collections.

Ideal for readers of natural history, museum enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Sri Lanka’s wildlife and the history of its study.

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